Health in a Heartbeat

How many bones did you break as a kid? Some of us emerged from…

Imagine you go to the doctor because you suspect something is off-kilter: You keep…

Despite its increasing antiquity, PAC-MAN’s 8-bit graphics — and gameplay — continue to grip…

Humanity has sought an effective treatment for tinnitus since ancient Egypt. Luckily, few survive…

Is there anything sweeter than being 16? Whether it’s slurping on soda slushies, glugging…

Where do all the fit people live? We’ll admit up front that states don’t…

All of us sleep. It’s a biological imperative. But do we all need to…

The term “plant-based” doesn’t necessarily mean a product is healthy. That’s the conclusion of a massive French study that examined processed plant-based burgers and other meat alternatives often marketed as...

Physicians have worked to earn the trust of their patients for nearly 2,400 years, dating back to the days of Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine. Lucky for Hippocrates that...

To be in a cold sweat is never good. A flop sweat draws no compliments. And wearing sweats is not exactly the height of fashion. But our often-maligned perspiration may...

Shortages during World War II forced the rationing of sugar and many essential products in the United States and Great Britain. Indeed, sugar rationing extended beyond the war, ending in...

Having shingles is no picnic. Patients have described the blistering sores and rash as being so painful as to make even a gentle touch a terrible ordeal. It’s why medical...

As we turn the page to January and the rest of 2026, a common goal for many Americans each year is to lose weight. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

Maintaining good health usually implies ample exercise, eating well and avoiding hazardous activities like going to the beach without sunscreen. Most of us, however, don’t think of marriage. A recent...

If you can say “I’m getting long in tooth” in two or more languages, you might not be as old as you think. A recent study by an international team...

A healthy heart can be hard to find. According the CDC, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the United States. Much of your heart disease risk...

Being a college freshman is fun, sure, but it can also be a time of big changes. Among those changes? Finding one’s wardrobe seemingly shrunk overnight. In a new study,...

There’s nothing funny about dealing with depression, but new research suggests that laughing gas could provide short-term relief for those struggling with the illness. About 21 million Americans adults have...

They say age is just a number. But some days we all wish that number was lower. Humans have been exploring ways to slow down or even reverse aging for...

You pick up your phone and open your favorite social media app. The doomscrolling begins, and you descend into a cacophony of content. Whether it’s Instagram, Tik Tok or Facebook,...

What’s making you anxious? Maybe it’s a looming deadline at work. A nail-bitingly close Little League match. Driving in the snow. A standing dinner with the in-laws, perhaps. And, just...

For most of us, leading a healthy lifestyle requires some form of self-discipline. You’re steering clear of the colorful aisles of sugary breakfast cereal. You’re waking up with the sun...

You’ve heard of text to talk, which helps break down communication barriers to support accessibility. How about text to therapy? A JAMA Network study shows it might be just as...

If you’ve tried every trick in the book to fall asleep — counting sheep, cutting caffeine and a packet of sleepytime tea — it might be time to turn to...

The health worries you have after smoking can last for years after you stubbed out your final cigarette. It all depends, a new research study from South Korea shows, on...

You might want to avoid sitting down for this news. A recent study found that it isn’t enough to be cardiovascularly fit. Sitting can apparently undo what we usually think...